On Sunday morning, the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 111 in front of Dollar General. When CVFD arrived on scene, they reported a three-vehicle crash with debris on the roadway. EMS was requested for one patient evaluation. Additional support was provided by Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) …
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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Warning
There’s a troubling scam targeting the elder community. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to spread the word. Scammers are calling, claiming to be from the local sheriff’s department, and saying that there’s a warrant for your arrest! To “clear up” this warrant, they ask you to buy prepaid cards like Green Dot or Apple …
TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be suspended beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain in effect through 6:00 a.m. …
DAV & RecruitMilitary to Host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …
ChattState, Valmont Partner to Create Tennessee’s First Registered Apprenticeship in Non-Destructive Testing
Chattanooga State Community College and Valmont Industries in Jasper, TN, are teaming up to create opportunities in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). NDT skills complement the trades at Valmont by creating multi-skilled technicians who can inspect and maintain high-value assets, ensuring welds, joints, and materials meet strict safety standards without damaging essential products and structures. The new …
Thanksgiving meals will cost more this year in Tennessee, despite national trends
Experts at the U-T Extension office in Knoxville say this is going to be a more expensive Thanksgiving in Tennessee for those shopping and preparing meals. Despite national trends, they say the cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner is up this year in our state 10.5%. The Extension office team says their list of groceries …
TWRA 2025-26 Gun Hunting Season for Deer Opens Saturday, Nov. 22
Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for …
UPDATE: Highway re-opened and no serious injuries; Accident involving log truck halts traffic on Highway 111 Wednesday morning
Update – 8:30 AM CST 11/19/25: Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips says no one was seriously injured in an early morning crash on Wednesday involving a log truck on Highway 111 Southbound near the Sequatchie-Hamilton County line. The accident occurred around 5:00 AM CST and forced the highway to be completely closed to traffic for …
Crash on Cagle Mountain leaves three hospitalized
A vehicle accident that happened Tuesday on Cagle Mountain near Dunlap has left three people hospitalized, one victim being extracted from the vehicle, and one victim being flown by medical helicopter to an area hospital. The two car accident happened at the intersection of Highway 8 and Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Tuesday, November 18 …
UPDATE! TBI Agents Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Marion County
At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in Marion County. Preliminary information indicates that around 8:45 PM, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a homicide at a residence off Dandy Road on Signal Mountain. Michael Huckabee, …



